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Like most of the best restaurants in Tokyo, the place is tiny - 2 rooms side by side, each with a counter that seats maybe 10 people. We had a short wait in line -- only about 20 minutes (unlike the hour or 2 that many people report, but it helps to get there early, e.g., 7 am). The set menu at 3500 Yen is a great deal. Everything was delicious, but we had without a doubt the best uni I've ever tasted. By far. It helps that we were there during the short Hokkaido uni season. You can taste the difference. The toro was also outstanding, but it usually is in Tokyo. Although Tsukiji has become overrun with tourists, still worth rising with the sun and heading there for a great sushi breakfast washed down with an ice cold Sapporo beer.

Visited July 2013

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This tiny, 12-seater restaurant is in the heart of the Tokyo fish market. The line was long (about 2.5 hours), but the fresh-from-the sea sushi was well worth the wait. This is a great thing to do first thing after an overnight flight especially when jet lag is working in your favor, besides, watching the morning bustle of the fish market helps pass the time along. There are two set menus (7 pieces and 11 pieces). The sushi is chosen by the three chefs who treat the sushi preparation as an art. Make sure to listen to them about how to eat each piece - some are meant to have flavor added and others not.

If you can, go with a group so that someone can hold your place in line while others shop the little stores. Dishware, teas and other things are available at very decent prices. Do bring your own coffee, though, it is a rare an expensive commodity once you get to the market.

Visited July 2013

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Hayuelos

Melbourne, Australia

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“Just Sushi”

Reviewed June 26, 2013

What can I say: it's just sushi, fresh but forgettable sushi. The two of us had the set menu plus two more pieces of sushi and tea and paid AUD$86. We sat and the chef immediately asked us what we wanted and suggested the menu but unfortunately we couldn't know what we were eating exactly as the chef's English was very limited. There is not much time to talk or enjoy the atmosphere because there are tons of people waiting so the chefs want you to leave as soon as possible and you also are aware of that people in the queue, so the "experience" lasted about 25 minutes.

We initially wanted to go to Sushi Dai but the waiting was about 3 hours and God no way! We got there at about 6 am and the queue was already very long, I guess some of them were lucky to see the auction and once finished, they started to queue.

Visited March 2013

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When the old matser chef greeted us and choose for us what to eat I knew there would be nowhere to go wrong...it was simlpy sublime. Percetion. He didn't speak English nor did it matter. When he asked what we want to repeat, I wanted to should; ALL. simply trust him to feed you the best, fresh, and eqixtuite sushi ever!

Visited February 2013

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RedstoneBoy

Toronto, Canada

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“What's all the fuss about?”

Reviewed June 9, 2013

We stood in line for an hour to eat at Daiwazushi after a morning visit to the Tsukiji market. Really, we don't understand the fuss over this place. Yes, the fish is fresh but we've eaten just as fresh - and better - in other Tokyo sushi restaurants at half the price and without the hour-long wait. Save your money.

Visited June 2013

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